autosome

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Autosome

Etymology[edit]

From auto- + Ancient Greek σῶμα.

Pronunciation[edit]

(UK) IPA: /ˈɔːtəsəʊm/

Noun[edit]

autosome (plural autosomes)

(genetics) Any chromosome other than sex chromosomes.

Derived terms[edit]

autosomal

Translations[edit]

any chromosome other than sex chromosomes

Italian: autosoma (it) m
Japanese: 常染色体 (ja) (jōsenshokutai)

Spanish: autosoma (es) m

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